sexual violence resource centre News Archive
Responding to disclosures of sexual violence with compassion and confidence
March 27, 2025 —
If someone tells you about their experience with sexual violence, you may have questions about how to help. Here are six ways staff and faculty can increase your knowledge so you can be there for someone when they need you.
Students
The Sexual Violence Resource Centre is open and available to anyone seeking support
January 6, 2025 —
For those seeking help, the UM’s Sexual Violence Resource Centre (SVRC) is open to all students, faculty, and staff who have been impacted by sexual violence, or know those who have been impacted by sexual violence. The SVRC provides support, education, resources, and referral services by fostering a safe and inclusive space for survivors to connect with support staff.
University of Manitoba seeks community feedback on Sexual Violence Policy review
November 5, 2024 —
As part of our commitment to a safe and supportive environment, the University of Manitoba is reviewing its Sexual Violence Policy to ensure it continues to meet the needs of our community.
Students
We all deserve positive relationships
September 16, 2024 —
In healthy intimate relationships, partners can live their individual lives feeling emotionally and physically safe to be who they are. Unfortunately, we know this feeling of safety isn’t being experienced by everyone on campus. At UM’s Sexual Violence Resource Centre (SVRC), we regularly provide support to students, staff and faculty who are living in situations that do not feel safe to them. Learn more about what healthy and unhealthy relationships look like, intimate partner violence, and available support.
Students
Men In Dialogue Program Launched by UM’s Sexual Violence Resource Centre
August 20, 2024 —
The Sexual Violence Resource Centre (SVRC) is pleased to announce they are now accepting applications to participate in their new Men in Dialogue (MinD) program.
Students
Feel safe, seen and supported at the Sexual Violence Resource Centre
April 12, 2024 —
The Sexual Violence Resource Centre provides support, resources, information and referral services for any student, faculty or staff member who has been affected by sexual violence. The SVRC is a trauma-informed and survivor-centered space, where the needs and goals of the person seeking support are centralized, and where survivors are never pressured to disclose anything they don’t want to.
Come out and meet your UM Safety Team
March 24, 2024 —
You're invited to come meet your UM Campus Safety Team at an open house on Mar. 25 from 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
Students
The Sexual Violence Resource Centre is available to anyone seeking help
February 9, 2024 —
If you've been impacted by sexual violence, know that you are not alone. The doors to UM's Sexual Violence Resource Centre (SVRC) are open to all faculty, staff and students who need their help.
SVRC re-launches Responding to Sexual Violence Disclosures training for staff and faculty
April 18, 2023 —
The Sexual Violence Resource Centre is re-launching "Responding to Sexual Violence Disclosures" training for UM staff and faculty members. Register for an in-person session happening at the Bannatyne Campus or a virtual session open to staff from any campus.
Students
Get to Know UM’s Student Support services
January 30, 2023 —
Being in university is a time of new beginnings, challenging experiences and life-changing events. Explore the student support systems in place to help: Student Counselling Centre; Sexual Violence Resource Centre.